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NYC Green House is an HPD program designed to help building owners reduce the amount of water used by the residents as well as the water used to operate their buildings.  Whether renovating units, replacing mechanicals or maintaining these residential buildings, NYC Green House provides access to tax credits, rebates and incentives that help lower water usage, as well as some easy tips for residents and maintenance staff that can lower your water bills.

Entries in hot water (2)

Tuesday
Nov092010

Save up to a third on your hot water bill with a condensing water heater

Save up to a third on your hot water bill with a gas condensing water heater.  It works by exploiting the waste heat created when burning heating fuel to boost the water heater’s efficiency.  Separate hot water systems can potentially save a lot, gas or oil.  The typical NYC multifamily building uses 40% of its heating fuel to make hot water.  More efficient hot water generation is needed in all buildings.  

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=find_a_product.showProductGroup&pgw_code=WHC

Tuesday
Nov092010

Tankless hot water systems only use energy while hot water is being used

Tankless hot water systems heat water instantaneously. They only use energy while hot water is being used; you don’t pay to store hundreds of gallons of hot water all day.  Look into the systems recommended by Energy Star®:  

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=find_a_product.showProductGroup&pgw_code=WH